Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department has urged the public to remain calm as no cases of monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in the state. The department reassured citizens that proactive measures are in place, even though Odisha does not have direct flight connections to the 14 countries currently affected by the…
Bhubaneswar: In a gesture of solidarity and support, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 Crore for the flood-affected state of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh has recently witnessed extensive damage to life and property due to incessant rains and severe flooding. The aid will be disbursed from the Chief Minister’s Relief…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded another positive COVID-19 case, bringing the state’s active patient count to three, according to sources on Tuesday. The health condition of all three patients is reportedly stable, and they are currently undergoing treatment. The initial COVID-19 case in the state was identified on December 3, followed by another positive case on December…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi allocated portfolios to his Council of Ministers on Saturday. The announcement follows the approval of Governor Raghubar Das, as per an official order issued from the Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Majhi has retained several key departments under his purview, including Home, General Administration & Public Grievance, Information &…
Bhubaneswar: The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) of the Odisha government, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved eight transformative industrial projects amounting to an investment of Rs 32,736 crore. The decision, made during the 39th HLCA meeting on January 19, is expected to generate employment for over 18,688 people and drive significant economic…
Bhubaneswar: An excavation at Durgadevi in Remuna tehsil of Balasore district has led archaeologists of Odisha, to discover a fortified early historic site with traces of belonging from three phases of cultural deposits from Chalcolithic–Bronze, Iron and Urban Culture. The Odishan Institute of Maritime & South East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS) got permission for the excavation…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced closure of colleges, universities, and technical educational institutions in the state from January 10. The official order was released today.. The decision has been taken in view of rising Covid cases in the state. “All Colleges/ Universities/ Technical Educational Institutions (other than Medical Colleges/Nursing Colleges & Institutions under control…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous decision aimed at nurturing and promoting the linguistic treasure of Odia, the Odisha Cabinet has approved to organise ‘Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani.’ This groundbreaking three-day conference, scheduled for February 2024 in Bhubaneswar, signifies a crucial stride in the endeavour to propagate and safeguard the essence of the Odia language globally. The…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted the public about a developing cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm could bring wind speeds of up to 120 km/h and is predicted to cause heavy rainfall across Odisha, according…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with FICCI, successfully concluded Krushi Odisha 2024 at Janata Maidan on Sunday. Governor Raghubar Das, the chief guest at the valedictory function, encouraged women farmers to embrace modern machinery and technology, urging Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) to enhance the packaging and…
